Uruguay Rentista Visa — Residency Program

📋 Digital Nomad 🏠 Residency 🏆 Citizenship 🎓 Student

🏠 OVERVIEW

Country 🇺🇾 Uruguay

Program Rentista Visa

Local Name Visa de Rentista

Type Passive income

Status Active

Residency for individuals with recurring passive income of at least $1,500/month from foreign sources. Combined with Uruguay's 2026 tax holiday (10-year foreign income exemption), this is among the most tax-friendly programs in the Americas.

💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Income Requirement $1,500/mo

Application Fee $500

📋 ELIGIBILITY

Criminal Record Check Required

Health Check Not required

Health Insurance Not required

💼 WORK RIGHTS

Employment Allowed

Self-Employment Allowed

Own Business Allowed

Work Permit Included Yes

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS

Dependents Allowed Yes

Spouse Included Yes

Parents Allowed No

💰 TAX DETAILS

Tax Regime Special

Regime Name Tax Holiday 2.0 — 10yr foreign income exemption or 7% flat rate indefinitely

Regime Duration 10 years

Foreign Income Taxed No

Capital Gains Taxed No

🏆 PATH FORWARD

Permanent Residency Yes

Dual Citizenship Allowed

Citizenship Yes

Years to Citizenship 5 years

🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY

Bank Account Can open

Property Purchase Allowed

Public Healthcare Access granted

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Method in person

Processing Time 180–540 days

Apply from Abroad No

Official program page →

📝 NOTES

From Jan 1, 2026: Tax Holiday 2.0 exempts foreign-source capital income (dividends, interest, capital gains) for 10 years, or alternatively a flat 7% rate indefinitely. Income must be passive, documented, and certified by a Uruguayan public notary (escribano). Citizenship: 5 years for single applicants, 3 years if married or with Uruguayan children. Processing is slow (12-18 months) but can stay on temporary status while pending. No physical presence requirement to maintain residency, but 60 days/year recommended.

📋 ALSO IN URUGUAY

Uruguay also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:

Uruguay Digital Nomad Permit (digital nomad visa)

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